Pittsburgh Newborn Portraits: Empowering Moms

My dear friend let me know she was expecting and for the months that followed, my mind kept visualizing how I’d photograph her baby boy. She’s an artist, so I’m sure she knows I what I’m talking about and how when I show up, open to capturing all of the sweet moments that unfold, that I still have some ideas in the back of my mind, influencing the way I photograph the session. Most of all, I wanted to celebrate my friend, as someone I’ve gone to for advice, trusted for guidance and benefited from her encouragement.

Maternity Session: North Park

This North Park maternity session was a lot of fun and we all got in a bit of a workout trekking between these locations. We met up early on a Saturday for this gorgeous morning light and were able to wrap up before the park got too busy.

Engagement Session: Cranberry Woods

This engagement session in Cranberry Woods was such a breath of fresh air. It is so sweet to spend time with a young couple in love and I think when you look through these images, you’ll feel lovey-dovey too!

Five Questions to Consider When Photographing Family Vacations (Part Two)

Thanks for embarking with me on week two of exploring questions to consider when photographing family vacations. Last week I covered gear – 1) what to bring, 2) how to keep it safe, and 3) when to use it. If you haven’t had a chance to read last week’s post Five Questions to Consider When Photographing Family Vacations (Part One), I highly recommend it. This week is all about what I like to capture to tell the story of my family’s vacation and how I snap photos of the whole family. Here we go!

Five Questions to Consider When Photographing Family Vacations (Part One)

We just got back from a camping trip to the Great Smokey Mountains. While I was away, I thought a lot about my approach to capturing our family vacations. Over the next two weeks, I’ll be sharing five questions to consider when photographing family vacations. This week is all about photography gear and how to handle it when you’re traveling.